Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky 750ml

Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky

An exciting new age statement expression from Macallan that’s matured in a combination of American and European Sherry oak for a minimum of 12 years. Here, the proportion of American oak ex-Sherry casks is higher than in the 12 Year Old Sherry Oak, but no ex-bourbon casks are used as they are in the 12 Year Old Fine Oak release.

Two oaks are better than one in this single malt, which marries whiskies matured in sherry-seasoned casks of both American and European oak. The sherry imparts aromas of raisins, figs, hazelnuts, blanched almonds, candied orange peel, and leather.

A backbone of vanilla sweetness on the palate supports layers of ginger and white pepper, dark chocolate, leather, raisins, toasted hazelnuts, and orange oil. This Macallan joins the core line between the Sherry Oak and Fine Oak ranges.

Warming and rich without being syrupy, it doubles up on accessibility with its balance and remarkably affordable price for its quality and age.

Made from a combination of American and European oak casks seasoned in Jerez, Spain.

“A decadent nose of cloved oranges, fruit cake, shortbread cookie, and toasted sandalwood exudes from this delightful whisky. The indulgent flavors are further continued on the lush palate and resonate seemingly endlessly on the dessert-like finish.”

Macallan 12 Year Old Double Cask has been aged in a combination of American oak and ex-sherry casks. This is a rich whisky that combines fruity citrus and caramel with spicy ginger and nutmeg.

Nose:

Classic dried fruit territory, if less intense than the Sherry Oak expression. Aromatic butterscotch too.

Palate:

Creamy and honeyed with some thick-cut marmalade, cinnamon, and warm pastries.

Finish:

Fruity with vanilla and sultana.